Special Olympics

Only a few people understand life better. And we call these people “retarded”. Who are at the wrong side?

And the Seattle Special Olympics, nine contestants, all physically or mentally disabled, assembled and the starting line for the 100-yard dash. At the sound of gunshot, they all started out, not exactly in a dash, but with a relish to run the race to the finish and win.

One little boy stumbled on the asphalt, tumbled over a couple of times and began to cry. The other eight heard the boy cry. They slowed down and looked back. One girl with Down’s Syndrome bent down and kissed him and said, “This will make it better.”

Then all nine linked arms and walked together to the finish line. Everyone in the stadium stood and cheered. The cheering went on for several minutes.

People who were there are still telling the story….Why ? Because deep down we know this one thing : What matters in this life is more than winning for ourselves. What matters in this life is helping others win, even if it means slowing down and changing our course.